Letter to teenage son for retreat

As part of that retreat parents were asked to write a letter to their sons which was to be given to them on the last day as a surprise. This folks, is my kind of homework. At last I had the opportunity to articulate in the written wor my thoughts, hopes, aspirations and gratitude to my offspring.

Let me share a version of what I wrote. My dear son : Today you begin to step away from us. As your dad and I fade into the background of your life I want to tell you it has been a privilege to have you as our son.

Dear Son ,When you came into this worl you brought a love into my heart that I had never before experienced. When you spoke your first wor when you walked your first steps, I was your biggest supporter and fan. With every developmental milestone you reache I reveled in joy and celebration. You taught me the meaning of love - true, unconditional love.

Now you are older, and what an amazing. Letter to my Teenage Son (from Mom) Dear Son , I have one job. That includes: Making sure you are respectful.

Teaching you how to try your hardest even when things aren’t easy. Showing you how to have manners.

Requiring you to be the best student you can be. The concern and anxiety of a mother when the son becomes a teenager. A letter by a mother to his son on his thirteenth birthday. The author, Jerry Tujague , is the Director of Technology at a Catholic high school in Kansas City, and he is the father of seven (7) children - sons, daughters.

Jerry wrote this letter to his sons and was asked to read it to all the junior boys on the school’s junior class retreat. I can’t express to you enough what a wonderful gift you have been to your father and me from the very moment you were born. You have always been such a beautiful, good nature fun loving and enjoyable baby , little boy and now young man. I am so proud of you and so honored to be your mother. You know Gabe, you have always been a big guy.

My kids are all babies still (yours may be in your eyes too). I write my year old a handwritten letter each year on her birthday and her first day of school. It’s my thing to them I guess. I’m going to save some of this post and incorporate it into future letters. Many adults could use to read this as well as your teen son.

Example Letter of Encouragement to Motivate My Son. Dear Arthur, When I took you in my arms for the first time, it was the most beautiful day of my life. And I feel so happy when I look at you because you are not just a great boy to look at but also a wonderful human being inside. Sample Palanca letter for Nephew.

Dearest Nephew , Life has so many ups and downs, and you will find yourself in so many different situations.

Some of them will amaze you and some of them will depress you. I wish I could promise you a life free of pain, disappointment, and anxiety, but I cannot. A wonderful letter written by a mother to her son. It carries a strong message and I believe applies not only to sons, but daughters and grand children as well.

In fact many adults can learn something from this…enjoy! A Letter of Encouragement to My Son. Little Man, my soon-to-be 6-year-ol is our middle child. The only boy sandwiched between two sisters.

His bubbly personality is. He attended the same retreat last year, but this year he is one of the seven seniors chosen to lead the four-day journey. He loves playing instruments and composing music.

If the letter ’s receiver begrudgingly went to the retreat , they need your love now. The Devil hates the good fruit that retreats bring, so he constantly preys on retreatants. If you think their priorities stray from concentrating on Him, show them Love in your letter.

This is not the time to say, “I wish you were more like. T o my son , I think often of the legacy I leave for you. I wonder how memory will color me in your eyes. If you will look back at the lessons I tried to impart and find value in them or if you will throw them all aside and see them as meaningless rubbish held by a man who had no real idea about the world.

We are currently – and still – strengthening our relationship (YAY!) and I obtained his permission to publish this on my blog.